Taiwan’s first National Archives serve as a time capsule of the country’s history. “For many democratic countries, the establishment of an archive symbolizes a vital index of democratization,” said Lin Chiu-yen, the director general of the National Archives Administration in New Taipei. For years, archivists at National Archives have treated and studied historical documents, including the original copy of the order to lift martial law in Taiwan. This document, signed and issued in 1987, ended on

We're Opening the Vault with baseball in the National Archives Museum! Now through March 4, visitors will see rare documents and artifacts related to America's pastime, with connections to All-Stars like Ted Williams, Roberto Clemente, and Hank Greenberg. Discover how baseball has served as a constant through times of war and peace, and how the sport is deeply tied to our country and history. Learn more at https://visit.archives.gov/whats-on/explore-exhibits/opening-vault-baseball-archives#main

We're Opening the Vault with a new display at the National Archives Museum! Now through January 7, 2026, get up close to rarely seen records that showcase the Printing of the Declaration of Independence and the Second Continental Congress, including a special bicentennial printing of the Declaration of Independence in 1976, America's 200th birthday. Visitors will also see records of how the Continental Congress functioned as a de facto government, including a rarely-seen broadside of the Second

6.3K views · 262 reactions | The National Archives Building is currently closed but the Archivist of the United States David Ferriero invites you to join him on a virtual tour of our beautiful Temple to American History. When did you last visit the National Archives in Washington, DC? | US National Archives | Facebook